Thursday, March 21, 2013

Voice of America: New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit

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New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia Friday on his first foreign visit since taking the official title of president last week. Western analysts are framing the visit as an effort by Beijing to boost shared strategic and business interests. China's official Xinhua news agency says the two countries are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline linking the two countries. Year-long bilateral talks on a deal under which Russia would provide as ...

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Voice of America: US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours

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US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:51

The U.S. military is getting ready for the impact of big automatic budget cuts, in what's termed "sequestration."  The Defense Department faces bigger cuts than any other agency. For the 459th Air Refueling Reserve Wing at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, that means pay cuts and reductions in flying hours, right before a scheduled deployment. Captain Frank Gilliard flies an air refueling tanker - a KC-135.  "The 135 can also be set up as a hospital," he said. He and ...

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Voice of America: US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier

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US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:56

The U.S. Soccer team hosts Costa Rica Friday night in an important World Cup qualifying match in Commerce City in suburban Denver, Colorado.  The U.S. sits last in the six-team qualifying group in the North, Central America and Caribbean region - or CONCACAF - after a 2-1 loss at Honduras last month in the opening round of matches. As most followers of World Cup qualifying know, it's crucial to win your home games. U.S. forward and new captain Clint Dempsey, a star for ...

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Voice of America: UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe

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UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:05

The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of continuing violations including killings, torture, curbs on the right to freedom of expression, and reprisals against activists and journalists. Resolutions such as that brought by the United States are not binding, but the scrutiny by the U.N. ...

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Voice of America: US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier

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US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:56

The U.S. Soccer team hosts Costa Rica Friday night in an important World Cup qualifying match in Commerce City in suburban Denver, Colorado.  The U.S. sits last in the six-team qualifying group in the North, Central America and Caribbean region - or CONCACAF - after a 2-1 loss at Honduras last month in the opening round of matches. As most followers of World Cup qualifying know, it's crucial to win your home games. U.S. forward and new captain Clint Dempsey, a star for ...

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Voice of America: Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read

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Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read
Mar 21st 2013, 22:05

Illiteracy is a problem in many of the world's poorest countries.  Even in wealthier nations like the United States, many children struggle with reading and writing.  But in 19 cities across the country, the volunteers of Experience Corps are helping youngsters learn to read.  The volunteers, all over 50, work with students in low-income areas. Eight-year-old Kenasia Howard is reading about native Americans. She enjoys the story but says some words are difficult for her. "Big ...

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Voice of America: New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit

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New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia Friday on his first foreign visit since taking the official title of president last week. Western analysts are framing the visit as an effort by Beijing to boost shared strategic and business interests. China's official Xinhua news agency says the two countries are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline linking the two countries. Year-long bilateral talks on a deal under which Russia would provide as ...

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Voice of America: US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours

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US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:51

The U.S. military is getting ready for the impact of big automatic budget cuts, in what's termed "sequestration."  The Defense Department faces bigger cuts than any other agency. For the 459th Air Refueling Reserve Wing at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, that means pay cuts and reductions in flying hours, right before a scheduled deployment. Captain Frank Gilliard flies an air refueling tanker - a KC-135.  "The 135 can also be set up as a hospital," he said. He and ...

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Voice of America: UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe

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UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:05

The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of continuing violations including killings, torture, curbs on the right to freedom of expression, and reprisals against activists and journalists. Resolutions such as that brought by the United States are not binding, but the scrutiny by the U.N. ...

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Voice of America: Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read

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Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read
Mar 21st 2013, 22:05

Illiteracy is a problem in many of the world's poorest countries.  Even in wealthier nations like the United States, many children struggle with reading and writing.  But in 19 cities across the country, the volunteers of Experience Corps are helping youngsters learn to read.  The volunteers, all over 50, work with students in low-income areas. Eight-year-old Kenasia Howard is reading about native Americans. She enjoys the story but says some words are difficult for her. "Big ...

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Voice of America: New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit

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New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia Friday on his first foreign visit since taking the official title of president last week. Western analysts are framing the visit as an effort by Beijing to boost shared strategic and business interests. China's official Xinhua news agency says the two countries are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline linking the two countries. Year-long bilateral talks on a deal under which Russia would provide as ...

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Voice of America: US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours

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US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:51

The U.S. military is getting ready for the impact of big automatic budget cuts, in what's termed "sequestration."  The Defense Department faces bigger cuts than any other agency. For the 459th Air Refueling Reserve Wing at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, that means pay cuts and reductions in flying hours, right before a scheduled deployment. Captain Frank Gilliard flies an air refueling tanker - a KC-135.  "The 135 can also be set up as a hospital," he said. He and ...

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Voice of America: UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe

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UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:05

The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of continuing violations including killings, torture, curbs on the right to freedom of expression, and reprisals against activists and journalists. Resolutions such as that brought by the United States are not binding, but the scrutiny by the U.N. ...

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Voice of America: Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read

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Older Volunteers Help Children Learn to Read
Mar 21st 2013, 22:05

Illiteracy is a problem in many of the world's poorest countries.  Even in wealthier nations like the United States, many children struggle with reading and writing.  But in 19 cities across the country, the volunteers of Experience Corps are helping youngsters learn to read.  The volunteers, all over 50, work with students in low-income areas. Eight-year-old Kenasia Howard is reading about native Americans. She enjoys the story but says some words are difficult for her. "Big ...

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Voice of America: Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline

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Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:53

Cypriot leaders are meeting again Friday in another attempt to raise $7.5 billion by Monday, which is the deadline set by the European Union as a condition for extending a bailout package to the indebted island. The European Union, The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to give Cyprus a $13 billion bailout to save it from defaulting on its debt. But they want the government to secure the rest of the funds needed to support Cyprus's failing banks. After ...

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Voice of America: New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit

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New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia Friday on his first foreign visit since taking the official title of president last week. Western analysts are framing the visit as an effort by Beijing to boost shared strategic and business interests. China's official Xinhua news agency says the two countries are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline linking the two countries. Year-long bilateral talks on a deal under which Russia would provide as ...

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Voice of America: Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline

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Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:53

Cypriot leaders are meeting again Friday in another attempt to raise $7.5 billion by Monday, which is the deadline set by the European Union as a condition for extending a bailout package to the indebted island. The European Union, The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to give Cyprus a $13 billion bailout to save it from defaulting on its debt. But they want the government to secure the rest of the funds needed to support Cyprus's failing banks. After ...

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Voice of America: UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe

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UN Presses Sri Lanka to Pursue War Crimes Probe
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:05

The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of continuing violations including killings, torture, curbs on the right to freedom of expression, and reprisals against activists and journalists. Resolutions such as that brought by the United States are not binding, but the scrutiny by the U.N. ...

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Voice of America: New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit

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New Chinese President Visits Russia in First Foreign Visit
Mar 22nd 2013, 01:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia Friday on his first foreign visit since taking the official title of president last week. Western analysts are framing the visit as an effort by Beijing to boost shared strategic and business interests. China's official Xinhua news agency says the two countries are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline linking the two countries. Year-long bilateral talks on a deal under which Russia would provide as ...

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Voice of America: Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline

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Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:53

Cypriot leaders are meeting again Friday in another attempt to raise $7.5 billion by Monday, which is the deadline set by the European Union as a condition for extending a bailout package to the indebted island. The European Union, The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to give Cyprus a $13 billion bailout to save it from defaulting on its debt. But they want the government to secure the rest of the funds needed to support Cyprus's failing banks. After ...

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Voice of America: Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline

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Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:53

Cypriot leaders are meeting again Friday in another attempt to raise $7.5 billion by Monday, which is the deadline set by the European Union as a condition for extending a bailout package to the indebted island. The European Union, The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to give Cyprus a $13 billion bailout to save it from defaulting on its debt. But they want the government to secure the rest of the funds needed to support Cyprus's failing banks. After ...

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Voice of America: Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline

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Cyprus Continues Efforts To Raise Funds By EU Deadline
Mar 22nd 2013, 00:53

Cypriot leaders are meeting again Friday in another attempt to raise $7.5 billion by Monday, which is the deadline set by the European Union as a condition for extending a bailout package to the indebted island. The European Union, The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to give Cyprus a $13 billion bailout to save it from defaulting on its debt. But they want the government to secure the rest of the funds needed to support Cyprus's failing banks. After ...

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Voice of America: New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated

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New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated
Mar 21st 2013, 22:21

Scientists from the European and U.S. space agencies say ESA's Planck space telescope has yielded the most detailed map ever created of the oldest light in the universe.  The new map shows the first light - known as the cosmic microwave background - that was imprinted on the sky when the universe was in its infancy, a mere 380,000 years after the Big Bang. That was the cataclysmic event believed to have given birth to the cosmos nearly 14 billion years ago. NASA's director of ...

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Voice of America: New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated

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New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated
Mar 21st 2013, 22:21

Scientists from the European and U.S. space agencies say ESA's Planck space telescope has yielded the most detailed map ever created of the oldest light in the universe.  The new map shows the first light - known as the cosmic microwave background - that was imprinted on the sky when the universe was in its infancy, a mere 380,000 years after the Big Bang. That was the cataclysmic event believed to have given birth to the cosmos nearly 14 billion years ago. NASA's director of ...

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Voice of America: New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated

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New Map Suggests Universe Older Than Estimated
Mar 21st 2013, 22:21

Scientists from the European and U.S. space agencies say ESA's Planck space telescope has yielded the most detailed map ever created of the oldest light in the universe.  The new map shows the first light - known as the cosmic microwave background - that was imprinted on the sky when the universe was in its infancy, a mere 380,000 years after the Big Bang. That was the cataclysmic event believed to have given birth to the cosmos nearly 14 billion years ago. NASA's director of ...

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